GO Station Parking Facility, Oakville

Our Client: EllisDon Construction for Metrolinx

Project Snapshot

This six-level, 52,114-square-metre open-air parking structure includes 1,381 parking spaces with a car-counting system that notifies customers of available parking on each floor. Other amenities include:

Stand-by generator

UPS

State-of-the-art LED garage lighting with daylight harvesting and dimming capabilities

Addressable fire alarm

CO monitoring and alarm

Public address system

CCTV and card access fully integrated into existing system.

Additionally, a photovoltaic array was installed on the room (400kW) to be incorporated into the provincial FIT program.

As electrical engineer for the project, Birnie Electric’s role was to design electrical systems to code, to GO standards and a LEED certified level.

Construction Cost

$4 milllion

Completed

October 2012

Contribution to Success

Birnie Electric’s LEED-accredited professionals helped the client develop a sustainable project that has produced significantly reduced operating costs. Our team’s creative construction solutions, gained from over 30 years’ experience, provided added value to Metrolinx from the design phase to project completion. Our staff’s exceptional team efforts exemplify our reputation and record for completing projects on time and on budget.

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About Birnie

Started in 1967, Birnie Electric has built a reputation for quality and reliable service as a premier electrical contractor.
With a seasoned team of skilled design engineers, CAD designers, supervisors, foremen, service technicians and electricians, we provide the dedication, technical knowledge and competence to get the job done right.
Birnie Electric is bondable to any level required.